1
a
: to form (cloth) by interlacing strands (as of yarn)
specifically
: to make (cloth) on a loom by interlacing warp and filling threads
b
: to interlace (threads) into cloth
c
: to make (something, such as a basket) by intertwining
2
: spin sense 2
—used of spiders and insects
3
: to interlace especially to form a texture, fabric, or design
4
a
: to produce by elaborately combining elements : contrive
b
: to unite in a coherent whole
c
: to introduce as an appropriate element : work in
—usually used with in or into
5
: to direct (something, such as the body) in a winding or zigzag course especially to avoid obstacles
1
: to work at weaving : make cloth
2
: to move in a devious, winding, or zigzag course especially to avoid obstacles
1
: something woven
especially
: woven cloth
2
: any of the patterns or methods for interlacing the threads of woven fabrics
3
: a hair extension (see extension sense 7d)
specifically
: a length of natural or synthetic hair that is sewn into one's natural hair after it has been braided into cornrows
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Examples of weave in a Sentence
Verb (1)
as they have for the past two centuries, crafters continue to weave osiers into the distinctive baskets that are the island's trademark
a political commentator who slyly weaves lies into the truth
a van weaving through traffic with reckless speed
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The benefit of putting your words into action is clear: take an inventory of your company values and intentionally weave those into your everyday interactions with society.
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The brand notes that the fabric’s superior weave ensures durability, and reviewers confirm that the sheets don’t pill even after numerous cycles through the washer and dryer.
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Verb
The camera floats around the room like an invisible spider, circling and circling, weaving this trio into a diabolical web.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
The benefit of putting your words into action is clear: take an inventory of your company values and intentionally weave those into your everyday interactions with society.
3.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
This crazy star seems to communicate with a smaller, five-pointed star to its upper right that is mainly light blue, though its loose weave of horizontal and vertical marks also contains other colors.
—Barry Schwabsky, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The brand notes that the fabric’s superior weave ensures durability, and reviewers confirm that the sheets don’t pill even after numerous cycles through the washer and dryer.
French Connection Fringe Trim Throw
And don’t miss out on this throw blanket deal from French Connections.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Weave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weave. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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weave
1 of 2 verb1
a
: to form by lacing together strands of material
especially
: to make on a loom by lacing together threads going lengthwise with threads going crosswise
weave cloth
b
: to form into a fabric
weave wool into tweeds
2
: spin entry 1 sense 2b
a caterpillar weaves a cocoon
3
a
: to make by or as if by lacing together parts
wove an exciting adventure tale
b
: to insert as a part : work in
weave a moral into a tale
4
: to move back and forth or from side to side
weaving his way through a crowd of holiday shoppers
weave
2 of 2 noun
: a pattern or method of weaving
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